Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Argentina

Argentina: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 1.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.5%
Change on year
up 195.7%
World rank
12th
of 39 countries
All-time high
18.9%
in 2012
All-time low
0.0%
in 2016
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Argentina, 2006–2022

051015202006201420222006: 3 %2010: 4.6 %2011: 18 %2012: 18.9 %2013: 5 %2014: 7.9 %2016: 0 %2017: 0 %2018: 0.217 %2019: 0 %2020: 1.2 %2021: 0.515 %2022: 1.5 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 1.5% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2022.

The figure is up 195.7% on the previous year and down 91.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina peaked at 18.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.

That places Argentina 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%) in Argentina, 2006 to 2022.
Year % Change
2006 3.0%
2010 4.6% +54.7%
2011 18.0% +290.3%
2012 18.9% +4.9%
2013 5.0% -73.3%
2014 7.9% +56.0%
2016 0.0% -100.0%
2017 0.0%
2018 0.2%
2019 0.0% -100.0%
2020 1.2%
2021 0.5% -55.5%
2022 1.5% +195.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1
2010s 6.1% 0.0% 18.9% 9
2020s 1.1% 0.5% 1.5% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 9 Russian Federation 4.0% compare
  2. 10 Kosovo 3.3% compare
  3. 10 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 3.3% compare
  4. 13 Sri Lanka 1.2% compare
  5. 14 Chile 0.9% compare
  6. 15 Pakistan 0.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina was 1.5% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 18.9% in 2012.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
How does Argentina rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Argentina ranks 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)